10 Things Every Tennessean Routinely Does At The First Sign Of Spring
Winter in Tennessee can be brutal, which means that it’s the springtime that heralds a whole new year and beautiful, warm season in our great Volunteer State. Whether you reside in Knoxville or Nashville, live in Memphis, Chattanooga or any sweet little town in between, we’re sure you’re going to feel right at home with these 10 things every Tennessean does at the first sign of spring. After all, a Tennessee spring is the best kind of spring there is.

Is there any better, creamier, cooler addition to humid summers?

Although we don't have a professional league of our own, we do love to cheer on the Nashville Sounds.
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...mainly for the flowers. The long walk through one of Nashville's most charming estates makes for a great date or lazy afternoon.
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They come a little later in the season, right on the edge of early summer, but there's nothing more exciting than the springtime wait.

There sure are a whole lot of parks in Tennessee to choose from!

Who doesn't love a trip to the lake?

If you're walking through freezing rain in flip-flops, it's much too early in the year. Let it go.

...because pretty much EVERYONE is getting married in May, and you don't want to be caught unprepared.
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The fresh air of springtime has a way of making us forget our winter woes.

As does waving to every neighbor, mailman and stranger who passes by on the street. It's southern hospitality, y'all!
PS: Have you ever heard of these strange, irrational Tennessee obsessions? They sure are a lot of fun!
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